First Rolex GMT Batman

[Omegamanic]

I wouldn't worry about the slight marks on the polished centre links - as soon as you remove them, they'll come back - just have it refurbed at service time and enjoy it :)

[Deckard81]

I wouldn't worry about the slight marks on the polished centre links - as soon as you remove them, they'll come back - just have it refurbed at service time and enjoy it :)

Or put a strap on it

[MartynJC (UK)]

Have to say it does look awesome, very sexy, just wish the Hulk was that size!
Nice watch buddy, welcome along

Hulk and Batman are same size face on:



Though the profiles are slightly different.

[RAJEN]

Have to say it does look awesome, very sexy, just wish the Hulk was that size!
Nice watch buddy, welcome along

There is no appreciable difference in the size of the Hulk and BLNR.

[nunya]

There is no appreciable difference in the size of the Hulk and BLNR.

Except for the depth of the case and case back, plus the extra weight

[RAJEN]

Except for the depth of the case and case back, plus the extra weight

Hulk is 160 gr and GMT IIC 151 gr and overall thickness is same except GMT has a thicker case but a lower case back where as SUbC has a thicker case back but a slimmer case. I am no princess who can feel a pea under a hundred mattresses and to me the two wear very similar.

[nunya]

Hulk is 160 gr and GMT IIC 151 gr and overall thickness is same except GMT has a thicker case but a lower case back where as SUbC has a thicker case back but a slimmer case. I am no princess who can feel a pea under a hundred mattresses and to me the two wear very similar.

You're no princess, but some might be :-)
Is it just the photo, but face on the GMT lugs look ever so slightly narrower, about a 1mm or so?

[DJL-73]

You're no princess, but some might be :-)
Is it just the photo, but face on the GMT lugs look ever so slightly narrower, about a 1mm or so?

I'm not sure about the lugs but the crown guards look smaller on the GMT

[MartynJC (UK)]

I'm not sure about the lugs but the crown guards look smaller on the GMT

one day I'll get around to a comparison review. I'll try and cover vital statistics for both with my calipres. May be a few days though.

Martyn

[bigfish]

Well it's been quite a few weeks of owning this watch and I love it. It feels robust, heavy and big without being too OTT. Personally I think it looks good with most things, jeans, suits etc. My poor old Tag hasn't has a look in these days (only when I am out fishing days does the Tag get worn)

Silly things that Rolex users know is the 1/2 link adjustment which I use more that expected, only thing is don't use the dual time zones at all, but heh I think it looks fab

Overall really really pleased with this watch.

[nunya]

Well it's been quite a few weeks of owning this watch and I love it. It feels robust, heavy and big without being too OTT. Personally I think it looks good with most things, jeans, suits etc. My poor old Tag hasn't has a look in these days (only when I am out fishing days does the Tag get worn)

Silly things that Rolex users know is the 1/2 link adjustment which I use more that expected, only thing is don't use the dual time zones at all, but heh I think it looks fab

Overall really really pleased with this watch.

Triple

[Cbir]

Have to say it does look awesome, very sexy, just wish the Hulk was that size!
Nice watch buddy, welcome along

Yep, me too.

[thefatboy]

Congratulations, it's a beauty!

I love mine, I think it's the best GMT II available without going vintage or PM.

It's perfect for wearing every day and scratches are just part of the experience, they bothered the hell out of me for a while but I'm (slowly) getting used to it.

Cheers.

[Ian.]

Welcome! To my eyes these look fantastic.

I've got one as my first watch in almost 20 years.

Mines already really scratched but to be honest it's no if deal. Wear it and enjoy it!

The timezone feature does become surprisingly useful too.

[Mainspring]

Congratulations - that's a fine looking watch.
Enjoy it!

[sugarytea]

That's fantastic. I'm currently on a bit of a quest to find my own but had no luck at ADs around me thus far. Name is down at Goldsmiths, guess I'll have to wait it out! Really lovely though, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it.

[MarkO]

Well it's been quite a few weeks of owning this watch and I love it. It feels robust, heavy and big without being too OTT. Personally I think it looks good with most things, jeans, suits etc. My poor old Tag hasn't has a look in these days (only when I am out fishing days does the Tag get worn)

Silly things that Rolex users know is the 1/2 link adjustment which I use more that expected, only thing is don't use the dual time zones at all, but heh I think it looks fab

Overall really really pleased with this watch.

Do you still have the bezel off-set?

International man of Mystery is obviously the answer as why.

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Well it's been quite a few weeks of owning this watch and I love it. It feels robust, heavy and big without being too OTT. Personally I think it looks good with most things, jeans, suits etc. My poor old Tag hasn't has a look in these days (only when I am out fishing days does the Tag get worn)

Silly things that Rolex users know is the 1/2 link adjustment which I use more that expected, only thing is don't use the dual time zones at all, but heh I think it looks fab

Overall really really pleased with this watch.

Do you still have the bezel off-set?

International man of Mystery is obviously the answer as why.

[bigfish]

That's fantastic. I'm currently on a bit of a quest to find my own but had no luck at ADs around me thus far. Name is down at Goldsmiths, guess I'll have to wait it out! Really lovely though, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it.

I'd ring around a few....I missed one by a day, then only had to wait a few months to get mine. Worth it though 👍

[Finners]

Again, thanks to all who have commented. Only tiny niggle is the silver polished bit watch strap already has some faint scratch marks - hardly notable really but they are there. Still this watch is worn daily (as it should be I reckon) so assume this is all part n parcel of owning anything

Looks great, congratulations!

I wear all of my watches regularly and I've just had to accept they will get marked. I'm mostly OK with it now. As for the two marks on my car..........now that's a totally different issue.

[Speedie]

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A stunner! Congrats.

[Shakir Khaja]

Welcome to the form and congrats on a beauty of a watch.

[Wookie_66]

This is one of the roles I would want to own

[forest172]

love the Batman. Was a hard choice between this and the Hulk.

[Watchaddict]

Absolutely cracking watch. I love these or a sea dweller. Congrats and welcome.

[Shakir Khaja]

Welcome to the forum. Love the Batman.

[Wookie_66]

love the Batman. Was a hard choice between this and the Hulk.

They would be my choices as well.

[bigfish]

Welcome to the forum. Love the Batman.

Thanks....and to everyone else. I go through phases of "it's just a watch", to something way beyond. Odd really

[robertb]

Mine is still sat safely in its box . . . With all its stickers still in place . . . But says 'Hi!!'

[bigfish]

Mine is still sat safely in its box . . . But says 'Hi!!'

Has it had an outing yet? Mine has stayed in wrist pretty much since purchased

[robertb]

Has it had an outing yet? Mine has stayed in wrist pretty much since purchased

I'm afraid not! It was a lot to spend and I'm still trying to come to terms with it!!!!

I rather like looking at it nevertheless.

[bigfish]

I'm afraid not! It was a lot to spend and I'm still trying to come to terms with it!!!!

I rather like looking at it nevertheless.

Yes it's not cheap. My view is can sell to close ish to what you paid so seemed silly not to wear it . Just my view anyhow

[robertb]

Yes it's not cheap. My view is can sell to close ish to what you paid so seemed silly not to wear it . Just my view anyhow

I'm sure you're right mate. Definitely one of the best out there . . . Maybe I will peel off those stickers and see what happens . . . Maybe!!

or accept that I can't quite live with it . . .

[Gareth-W]

I'm sure you're right mate. Definitely one of the best out there . . . Maybe I will peel off those stickers and see what happens . . . Maybe!!

or accept that I can't quite live with it . . .

If you're not wearing it or a collector putting it in a safe for "a rainy day" I personally don't see the point in having such a nice piece....but each to their own I guess...

[forest172]

If you're not wearing it or a collector putting it in a safe for "a rainy day" I personally don't see the point in having such a nice piece....but each to their own I guess...

just purchased my first rolex being a Hulk and I`ll being using mine

[bigfish]

just purchased my first rolex being a Hulk and I`ll being using mine

Love mine, glad it's not in a box 👍

[Puntsdog]

I'd cry myself to sleep each and every day if I had to keep mine in a box. To do it of my own volition is unthinkable.

Get. It. Worn!

[Cbir]

love the Batman. Was a hard choice between this and the Hulk.

That's a hell of a choice to make.

[robertb]

I'd cry myself to sleep each and every day if I had to keep mine in a box. To do it of my own volition is unthinkable.

Get. It. Worn!

Thanks chaps. Think I was suffering post-holiday mental incapacity!!

Wonder how many Batmans there will be on the Friday thread this week . . .

[magirus]

Thanks chaps. Think I was suffering post-holiday mental incapacity!!

Wonder how many Batmans there will be on the Friday thread this week . . .

Should that be Batmen?

[robertb]

Should that be Batmen?

But there can be only one?

No . . . Wait . . . Wrong movie!!

[Boarder1]

Just be offered a brand new "Batman" in an airport for 6000 pounds. Good deal or not?

Thanks

[bigfish]

They retail 5950. Hold value too.

[Gareth-W]

Just be offered a brand new "Batman" in an airport for 6000 pounds. Good deal or not?

Thanks

Not a good "deal" but a lovely watch and a good buy.

[kaiserphoenix]

Just be offered a brand new "Batman" in an airport for 6000 pounds. Good deal or not?

Thanks

Thats higher than UK retail.....

[robertb]

Just be offered a brand new "Batman" in an airport for 6000 pounds. Good deal or not?

Thanks

As others have said . . . That is £50 above retail.

I'm more curious about the circumstances around the offer. If it's 'brand new' then is it an AD? If so, you should pay retail. If not . . . Who's offering it??

[ASW1]

Very nice - many congratulations. IF and it's a big IF I get another watch then one of these is high up the list. Enjoy.

[Boarder1]

Been offered that at Dubai duty free, so obviously current exchange rates come into play. But at least it was available.

[bigfish]

Been offered that at Dubai duty free, so obviously current exchange rates come into play. But at least it was available.

So.....did you buy it ?

[DB9yeti]

I really hope not - he'd also be subject to 20% VAT when he lands.

That makes it a lousy price.

[bigfish]

I really hope not - he'd also be subject to 20% VAT when he lands.

That makes it a lousy price.

Doh, that would indeed be a dumbo thing to do then